Kazien cried in bed. He let go of all the burdens he had been carrying. His family did not just stand by and watch Kazien like that. They tried to calm him down and make him mentally stronger in facing the realities of life.
"Don't think too much about it, Kazien. Just focus on making Alvin happy when we're gone!" Virena said, trying to encourage her sister.
"Virena's right! Alvin is very loyal to you. When you were practicing in the library, he was always thinking about you. I'm sure you two will be able to support each other." William chimed in.
"You're always thinking about unnecessary things! Whether we live forever or not, one day we'll all live our own lives, right? Take Sis Selena, for example. Tomorrow she'll get married and she'll live with her husband forever." Davin also chimed in to advise his sister.
What his three siblings had just said made Kazien love them even more.
"Kazien, I hope you keep doing what you should. Like your brothers said, don't burden yourself with unnecessary things. You still have a long life."
"But father, what if—"
Realizing that his son was sinking deeper into depression, Duke Elgard immediately cut him off.
"You are my son! In the future, I am sure you can get through it! Think about Alvin's feelings! You have chosen him and you must not make him sad! And if one day you miss us, just visit our graves! I don't want to see you torture yourself any further! Do you understand?"
His father's firmness made Kazien even more pressured to make his choice. And at that moment, Alvin's face, the person who had always been loyal to his side, flashed through his mind.
They are right! They will definitely be sad if I am always trapped in my own thoughts. And all I can do now is live my life as they expect of me. I don't want to make them sad and think about me. There will be no point if I am always trapped in the pressure caused by my own thoughts. Yes, I will be strong!
"I understand, father. Thank you very much!"
Kazien tried to smile broadly again to comfort himself and his family.
"Come on, Kazien! Tomorrow is my wedding day! Do you want us to be sad on my happy day? If you dare to ruin my happiness, whatever the reason, you will be held responsible!"
The pressure emanating from his sister's words had left Kazien speechless. He was terrified of being asked to take responsibility.
"Of course! I wouldn't dare ruin your happy day either!" he exclaimed frantically, trying to defend himself.
His panic made them all laugh at him. The atmosphere that was initially filled with sadness, suddenly turned cheerful. The warmth that Kazien felt made him more and more confident that he would be able to face everything that would happen in the future.
Outside the room, Alvin felt relieved that the entire Kazien family could accept his immortality.
Although it was very rude to eavesdrop on your conversation, but I feel grateful because they have accepted you for who you are. My dear, I will always be by your side and I will never let you feel lonely in living your eternal life!
The next day, Selena's wedding was held at the residence of Marquis Jastiver Vorusan, Selena's future husband.
Jastiver Vorusan became a marquis after succeeding his father, Jostas Vorusan, who died of illness.
One by one the invited guests had arrived at the residence of Marquis Jastiver including the 17th king of the Garveon kingdom, Nalvon Erloch Da Garveon.
Duke Elgard approached Marquis Jastiver.
His face was handsome with a dashing build and short gray hair.
"Sir Jastiver, as my four children enter the hall, may I also announce their engagement to the guests present here?"
Marquis Jastiver was a little surprised after hearing his request. But he allowed it.
"Please, Lord Duke Elgard, I think it would be best to make this happy day even more festive."
"Thank you very much, Sir Jastiver."
Duke Elgard left Marquis Jastiver. And Marquis Jastiver looked at the back of his future father-in-law with a smile.
The wedding ceremony began. All the invited guests were already seated in the hall and waiting for the arrival of the bride and groom to the wedding altar.
"At the request of Lord Duke Elgard Altavis and Lord Marquis Jastiver Vorusan, on this occasion I will call one by one all members of the Altavis family to enter the hall!"
All the invited guests began talking to each other and were curious about their sudden wish.
"First, the future leader of the Altavis region, William Altavis and his fiancée, Rosalia, are requested to enter the hall!"
The invited guests were surprised by the fact that the heir to the Altavis region already had a fiancée from the common people.
"Rosalia is a woman who previously worked as a receptionist at the Altavis region's adventurer's guild."
The announcement caused quite a stir. Rosalia's appearance was incredibly beautiful and graceful as she walked beside William in a golden-green dress.
"And behind them are Raliana and Ritania. They are both Rosalia's younger sisters."
Rosalia's two younger sisters were no less beautiful than Rosalia. Some of them even wanted to match the two sisters with their respective sons.
"Second, Virena Altavis and her fiancé Victor, please enter the hall immediately!"
Virena's beauty was clearly visible in her blue dress. And Victor, who was walking beside her, also looked very handsome in his all-black attire.
"Victor is the first son of Hellius, the commander of the Altavis region.
All the invited guests never expected that Virena had a fiancé who was the son of the strongest commander in the Altavis region.
"Third, Davin Altavis and his fiancé Karen, please enter the hall immediately!"
Davin and Karen walked hand in hand into the hall.
"Karen is the younger sister of a guild supervisor in the Altavis region. And behind her is Rio, Karen's older brother, and his wife, Yonna!"
Karen was so beautiful in her pink dress. Likewise, Davin looked very handsome in his black clothes.
Rio and Yonna walked right behind them both. The husband and wife looked very handsome and beautiful.
"The fourth, Kazien Altavis and his fiancée Alvin Dass'ell Latreess, please enter the hall immediately!"
Everyone began to wonder about the family name of the prospective fiancée of the fifth son of Duke Elgard Altavis.
"Dass'el Latress? What family does she come from? This is the first time I've heard her family name!"
"Alvin? Isn't that a man's name?"
Creak!
The door opened. Kazien and Alvin entered the hall hand in hand. Everyone was stunned when they saw Alvin's figure who was so handsome but also looked elegant in his bright blue clothes.
"Elf? Why is there an elf in this kingdom?"
"Wow! Whether he is handsome or beautiful, I can't tell!"
Even the king couldn't hide his surprise when he saw the elf for the first time.
"According to information, Alvin Dass'ell Latress is a high elf and the crown prince of the Latress kingdom on the continent of Reavel!"
All the invited guests were in an uproar after hearing the announcement.
They were arguing about the same-sex relationship that occurred between a famous Duke's son and a crown prince from a faraway kingdom. The atmosphere in the hall became a little rowdy and noisy.
"Calm down! Don't make this wedding ceremony chaotic just because of your behavior!" King Nalvon firmly stated.
Instantly, the atmosphere in the hall became calm again. Kazien and Alvin continued to walk to the seats next to the altar.
"See? Your presence alone has made them all excited!" Kaizen whispered.
"My dear, as long as I can always be by your side, I never care about that!" Alvin whispered.
"You are the best!"
Marquis Jastiver Vorusan was shocked by the presence of a high elf on the continent of Azvel.
This is the first time I have seen an high elf in my life. Where did he get a crown prince from the kingdom of the elves? Does the Altavis family have a connection with the elves that everyone in this kingdom doesn't know about?
"Lastly, the bride! Selena Altavis is asked to enter the hall with Lord Duke Elgard Altavis and Lady Duchess Larina Altavis!"
Selena walked into the wedding hall in her beautiful white dress. Her face was so beautiful and graceful. Many people were amazed by her beauty.
Selena was accompanied by Duke Elgard on her right side and Duchess Larina on her left. The three of them walked towards the wedding altar.
The sound of applause echoed throughout the hall.